Understanding the Final Regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act

Why Should You Attend :

The Americans with Disabilities Act was first passed in 1990. A series of court decisions from the United States Supreme Court interpreted held the Act should be strictly construed and, thus, made it very difficult for many to take advantage of this important law.

In response to the court decisions, Congress amended the Act sending the clear signal that Congress wanted broad coverage so that more Americans could take advantage of the law and, thus, increasing employer responsibilities. Additionally, Congress charged the EEOC with the responsibility of issuing regulations to provide guidance on how to comply with this complicated law.

During this session, We will discuss in detail on who is covered and what is required. We will explore the EEOC's final regulations and what it means to your company.

Areas Covered in the Webinar :

In this webinar you will learn:

• The history of the ADA and why Congress felt it needed to be amended.
• What type of impairments will be considered disabilities.
• When can you refuse employment because an individual is a direct threat to safety.
• What does “direct threat” mean?
• What type of reasonable accommodations may be required in the workplace?
• How to train your supervisors on these important changes.

Who Will Benefit :

All companies – both private and governmental – will benefit from this webinar.

The individuals who will benefit include:

• Vice Presidents, Directors, & Managers of Human Resources
• Employment Managers, Chief Talent Officers, Recruiters
• Employee Relations Professionals
• HR Coordinators/Supervisors/Administrators
• HR Analysts
• Supervisors
• Auditors

Instructor Profile :

Susan Fahey Desmond has been representing management in all areas of labor and employment law since her graduation from the University of Tennessee School of Law since 1985. She is listed in Best Lawyers in America for Labor and Employment Law and has been named by Chambers USA as one of America's leading business lawyers in Labor and Employment Law. She is also listed in Mid-South SuperLawyers.

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